I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The Miles is a smart plug for your car." data-portal-copyright="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/LR6B6271.jpeg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Miles is a smart plug for your car. </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph">My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner's permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The <a href="https://mileslabs.com/">Miles Plug</a> is a small device that plugs into your car's OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response and roadside assistance. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The idea is that knowing all these things should help me feel more comfortable when my daughter starts driving alone. I tested the (now discontinued) <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/15/23600450/ring-car-cam-review-amazon-security-dash-cam">Ring Car Cam</a> when my son was learning to drive, but he hated it and refused to turn it on; I wondered if the Miles could provide the same peace of mind without feeling a …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013918/miles-plug-vehicle-tracking-data-privacy-specs-price-launch-date">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>